2010 Grand Echezeaux
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2010 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France
Bearing the hallmark of a challenging and nuanced vintage, the 2010 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is a testament to the winery's unwavering commitment to excellence. This particular year was defined by an erratic growing season in Burgundy, which tested the mettle and expertise of the vignerons. An unusually cold winter followed by a mild spring gave way to a tumultuous summer, yet it was these exacting circumstances that coaxed out a complexity and vibrancy in the grapes that only true artisans can achieve.
A Testament to Terroir and Talent
The allure of the 2010 Grand Echezeaux lies in its delicate balance of concentration and finesse. The wine encapsulates the intricate dance between potency and poise — a signature choreography often attributed to the illustrious hands at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. The palate is greeted with a splendid array of ripe berries, entwined with subtle undertones of earth and spice, reflecting an authentic expression of its storied terroir.
Investment-Worthy Burgundian Artistry
An investment in this Grand Echezeaux is not simply a stake in liquid luxury but also an entrance into a lineage of winemaking heritage. For collectors and investors alike, this particular bottle holds the promise of evolution over time, poised to reward patience with an unfolding narrative of taste and aroma that will challenge and delight even the most discerning palates for years to come.
Taken as a whole, the 2010 vintage offers something uniquely compelling amidst Domaine de la Romanee-Conti's revered catalogue. Whilst echoing the time-honoured characteristics typically found within this revered label, there lies an underlying tension — one that speaks unequivocally of Mother Nature's vicissitudes during 2010. As such, it emerges as an intriguing prospect for fine wine aficionados and investors seeking depth, versatility and longevity in their portfolio.
Market price (CAD)
$54,520.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
2047.5
Scores and tasting notes
This is the second time that I have tasted the 2010 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru from bottle from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and it was a wine that prompted a table of mature Pinot aficionadoes to remark upon the joys of infanticide. This is just a fantastic wine from the domaine. The nose is heavenly with its exquisite delineation, the fruit maybe a touch darker and earthier than a couple of years ago -- yet still with subtle woodland/sous-bois aromas and a hint of morels. The palate is wonderfully defined, so fresh and precise with filigree tannin. Yet there is great backbone to this wine, a framework that imparts a sense of symmetry that is totally disarming. Of course, readers should afford this magnificent wine a decade in the cellar...unless by complete accident a corkscrew falls into the cork and twists around until the cork pops out. Then you will have to drink it.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 December 2015